QEL Communication and Record Keeping

Course overview:

• Importance of effective and positive communication, listening and record keeping in Health and Social Care

• Removing Barriers to communication

• Principles of effective record keeping

• Confidentiality and GDPR

QEL Dementia Awareness

Course overview:

• Signs and causes of dementia

• Understanding risk factors

• Aphasia, agnosia & Apraxia

• Overcoming behavioural issues associated with dementia

• Importance of a person centred approach

QEL Diabetes Awareness

Course overview:

• Understanding different types of diabetes and their treatment

• Impact of lifestyle changes on Type II Diabetes

• Understanding risk factors

Dysphagia - delivered by a speech and language therapist

Course overview:

• How we eat and what can go wrong

• Signs of Dysphagia

• Role of Speech and Language Therapist

• Food and drink consistencies and use of thickener

• Your responsibilities

Epilepsy Awareness - delivered by an Epilepsy Nurse

Course overview:

• Types of Epilepsy and their effect on behaviour

• Managing epilepsy

• Treatment options

• Theory and practical administration of Buccal Medication

QEL Fire Safety

Course overview:

• Understanding fire safety

• Complying with the law

• Keeping ourselves and others safe

• Practical element - use of a fire extinguisher

Basic life support

Course overview:

• Importance of self-protection and use of barriers

• Chain of Survival

• Primary Survey

• Unconscious Casualties and Recovery Position

• Adult CPR

• Information on AED’s

• Using the AED

• Dealing with Chokin

• Basic Bleeding Control

We can also offer courses in First Aid at Work, and Emergency First Aid at Work, all delivered by a qualified first aid instructor

Please contact us for further information.

RSPH Food Safety

Course overview:

Learners will gain an awareness and understanding of:

• Principles of food safety

• Causes of food poisoning

• Cleaning and temperature control

• Personal hygiene

• Food hygiene and the law

Assessment for RSPH courses is by multiple choice examination.

RSPH Health and Safety

Course overview:

Learners will gain an awareness and understanding of:

• Principles of Health and Safety

• Enforcement

• Risk Assessment Process

• Hazards in the Workplace

• COSHH

• Risk Controls

Assessment for RSPH courses is by multiple choice examination.

QEL INFECTION CONTROL

Course overview:

• Understand common causes of infection and the illnesses they cause

• Understand a risk assessment approach and methods to reduce infection

• Understand effective handwashing and use of P.P.E.

• Understand current guidance on COVID-19

qel LOSS AND BEREAVEMENT

Course overview:

• Identify terms, myths and theories of grief, loss and bereavement

• Typical stages of grief

• Disenfranchised grief

• How to support someone with a learning disability through loss

qel mENTAL CAPACITY ACT & DOLS

Understand the principles of the Mental capacity act and DoLS

• Understand their impact on individuals with a learning disability and those supporting them

• Understand how the Mental Capacity Act and the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards work with other relevant legislation

QEL MANAGEMENT OF MEDICATION

Course overview:

• Promoting and supporting self-medication

• Understanding your roles and responsibilities as well as your limitations

• Develop understanding of commonly used drugs

• Identify benefits and risks of self-medication

• Understand the 6 rights

• Understand legislation that relates to administration of medication

QEL MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS

Course overview:

• Understanding symptoms of different mental health conditions

• Explore the various treatments available

• Management techniques

• Develop awareness of different types of mental illness

MOVING AND HANDLING

Course overview:

• Understanding of injuries and causes

• Risk assessments and ergonomics

• The anatomy of the spine

• Current regulations

• Safe lifting loads

• Practical demonstration of good handling techniques for lifting

OCNWM PERSON CENTRED THINKING AND PLANNING LEVEL 2 & 3 (ACCREDITED)

Course overview:

• The concepts & theories of PCP

• Essential lifestyle planning

• MAP and PATH

• Practical development of PCP tools

QEL POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT

Course overview:

• Develop understanding of causes and functions of behaviours that challenge

• Organisational responses to PBS

• Positive Behaviour techniques

• Effective teamwork

QEL Principles of Personal Care

Course overview:

• Effective communication and promotion of independence

• Promoting privacy and dignity

• Health & safety with regard to personal care

React to Red

Course overview:

• Functions of the Skin

• Signs & symptoms of pressure ulcers

• Risk Factors

• SSKIN - reporting triggers

• Supporting prevention

QEL Safe Wheelchair Use

Course overview:

• Understanding the principles of safe use and maintenance of wheelchairs

• Legislation and Regulations

• Practical Participation

QEL Safeguarding Adults

Course overview:

• Identify types and indicators of abuse

• Identify principles of safeguarding

• Understanding vulnerabilities in people with learning disabilities

• Actions to take if abuse is suspected

• Support people to recognise and reduce risk

QEL Wellbeing

Course overview:

• Holistic approach to wellbeing

• Recognise signs of stress and anxiety

• Supporting others’ wellbeing

• Mindfulness techniques

• Signposting and support